Aircraft Stall and Impact Following Bounced Landing

Casualties unknown • Leland, IL, US

An aircraft experienced a stall and nose impact during a landing attempt after a bounced landing led to a loss of control between the student and instructor.

What happened

During the fourth landing attempt of a training flight, the aircraft bounced on the runway. Following this bounce, the instructor yanked the control stick and instructed the student to release it, stating, "give me the stick." The student reported releasing the controls, at which point the instructor took command of the airplane.

The instructor applied full power following the bounce. While traveling approximately two-thirds of the way down the runway, the aircraft maintained a slightly nose-high attitude with an airspeed of 50 KIAS. The nose subsequently pitched upward, causing the aircraft to stall. The right wing dropped, and the nose impacted the ground.

The instructor reported that the student had applied full aft control during the initial bounce. Although the instructor called out "my controls," the control stick remained in the full aft position. In an attempt to maintain flight, the instructor utilized throttle and rudder inputs.

The investigation

An inspection of the elevator control system was conducted following the accident. The examination found no anomalies within the system.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled and impacted the ground after a bounced landing led to an improper pitch attitude and insufficient airspeed.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1998-07-17 Piper PA-25-235 accident near Leland, IL?

An aircraft experienced a stall and nose impact during a landing attempt after a bounced landing led to a loss of control between the student and instructor.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1998-07-17 involved a Piper PA-25-235, registration N75HM, at Leland, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft stalled and impacted the ground after a bounced landing led to an improper pitch attitude and insufficient airspeed.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X10538. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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